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6 Key Principles of Logo Design

6 Key Principles of Logo Design

The 6 key logo design principles: simplicity, originality, versatility, scalability, balance, and timelessness. Print a clean mark at 4OVER4.COM.

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How to Design a Logo in 9 Steps

How to Design a Logo in 9 Steps

How to design a logo in 9 steps, from brand identity and style to print-ready CMYK and vector files that stay crisp on business cards and signage.

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Printing on FSC Paper and the Rules for Carrying the Logo

Printing on FSC Paper and the Rules for Carrying the Logo

What FSC certification covers, the difference between FSC paper and an FSC labeled print, and the chain of custody a job needs before the logo can appear.

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T-Shirt Print Size Guide

T-Shirt Print Size Guide

T-shirt print size guide with placement sizes, a size chart, and setup tips. See how big front, back, and chest designs should be. Print at 4OVER4.COM.

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What Is DTF Printing? Direct-to-Film Transfers Explained

What Is DTF Printing? Direct-to-Film Transfers Explained

DTF (direct-to-film) printing presses full-color designs onto almost any fabric, no minimums or weeding. See how it works and how to order at 4OVER4.COM.

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What Is Screen Printing and How It Works

What Is Screen Printing and How It Works

What is screen printing and how does it work? A step-by-step explainer of the process, pros and cons, and when to outsource custom apparel to 4OVER4.COM.

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What Is Screen Printing? Definition, Process & When to Use It

What Is Screen Printing? Definition, Process & When to Use It

Screen printing pushes ink through a mesh stencil, one color at a time. Learn the process, what it prints best, and when to choose it over digital.

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80 lb Gloss Book Paper, What It Is and When to Use It

80 lb Gloss Book Paper, What It Is and When to Use It

80 lb gloss book paper explained: what text weight and gloss coating mean, how it feels and prints, and the flyer, brochure and catalog jobs it fits.

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How to Start a T-Shirt Printing Business

How to Start a T-Shirt Printing Business

How to start a t-shirt printing business, step by step: startup costs, picking a niche and method, sourcing blanks, and pricing for profit at 4OVER4.COM.

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How to Write a Thank-You Card That Gets Remembered

How to Write a Thank-You Card That Gets Remembered

How to write a good thank-you card: open with a name, thank them first, name the gift and why it mattered, and sign by hand. Wording examples included.

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Vinyl Printing vs Screen T-Shirt Printing

Vinyl Printing vs Screen T-Shirt Printing

Vinyl (HTV) vs screen printing for custom t-shirts, compared on color, durability, feel and cost. See which fits your run size and order at 4OVER4.COM.

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What Is Direct-to-Garment Printing?

What Is Direct-to-Garment Printing?

Direct-to-garment (DTG) printing jets ink straight into the fabric like an inkjet. Learn how DTG works, what it costs, and how to order custom tees.

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